Section 1324.120  Duties

a)         The Department:

1)         Has the following responsibilities under the Act:

A)        Review consolidation plans to ensure technical compliance with 83 Ill. Adm. Code 725 or 1325.400, whichever is applicable; and

B)        Review requests for waiver to ensure technical compliance with ETSA Section 15.4a(c).

2)         Pursuant to ETSA Section 10, is authorized to set technical standards for the provisioning of 9-1-1 authorities throughout the State of Illinois. 

b)         Pursuant to Section 13-900 of the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5/13-900], the Commission is authorized to set technical standards for the provision of 9-1-1 service by telecommunication carriers and 9-1-1 system providers.

c)         The Advisory Board has the responsibility under the Act to hold a public hearing on consolidation plans submitted pursuant to ETSA Section 15.4a and make a recommendation to the Administrator regarding the plan.

d)         The Administrator has the responsibility under the Act to approve consolidation plans, as submitted or as modified, and grant waivers to the consolidation process pursuant to ETSA Section 15.4a(c).